Ringgit to Stay Structurally Stable in 2025 Despite Global Tariff Shockwaves, Says Shan Saeed

BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH Kuala Lumpur, April 9 – The Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is poised to maintain structural stability in 2025, with an outlook ranging between 4.10 and 4.30, according to Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist at Juwai IQI. This resilience is projected even amidst ongoing global trade tensions and tariff turbulence. Shan’s…

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Anwar Calls for ASEAN Business Unity as Trump Tariffs Redraw Global Trade Map

BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, APRIL 8 – Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged ASEAN businesses to intensify regional integration and diversify partnerships amid escalating global trade tensions triggered by sweeping new U.S. tariffs. In his keynote address at the ASEAN Investment Conference, Anwar said the region must “move beyond…

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Malaysia’s Resilience Amidst Trump’s Tariffs: An Expert View

By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 – As the United States imposes tariffs on various nations, including Malaysia, concerns about economic survival have surfaced. However, Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed, with 24 years of financial market experience, offers a reassuring perspective. Shan believes that while tariffs pose challenges, Malaysia’s…

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ASEAN Leaders Welcome Trump’s Return, Call for Renewed U.S. Engagement and Partnership

US President-elect Donald J. Trump. Pix credit: Donald J. Trump Facebook By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – As the world takes in the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, leaders across Southeast Asia have extended their congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump, expressing hope for strengthened relations and collaborative progress…

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